French

Fromage fort (cheese dip)

Name: Fromage fort (cheese dip) recipe
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /french
Ingredients: 250g mixed cheese, rinds removed and coarsely chopped (we used Comté, Brillat-Savarin, and Le Conquérant Camembert); 60ml dessert wine; 20.00 ml extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 6 thyme sprigs; Toasted baguette, to serve; Dried figs, to serve

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by Ellie and Sam Studd

Sep 22, 2022

Save those leftover wedges of Camembert and slices of cheddar – Ellie and Sam Studd are serving up a cheesy French dip that’s anything but scrappy.

250g mixed cheese, rinds removed and coarsely chopped (we used Comté, Brillat-Savarin, and Le Conquérant Camembert)
1/4 cup (60ml) white dessert wine
1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
6 thyme sprigs
Toasted baguette, to serve
Dried figs, to serve

Method

1.

Place cheese in a food processor and whiz until finely crumbled. Slowly add the wine until the mixture is smooth and spreadable. Season to taste with salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper.
2.

Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Add garlic and thyme and cook until garlic is golden and tender.
3.

Spoon dip onto a plate, top with garlic and thyme in the cooking oil, and serve with baguette and dried fruits.